Barcelona president Hansy Flick has attacked Real Madrid’s general campaign, which targeted officials and called their actions insulting and harmful in the Del Rie Cup final.
Real Madrid’s latest criticism of Spanish referees in the media escalated this week, putting pressure on the referee’s team in the final in Sevilla.
The reaction was reportedly affected by the two referee Ricardo de Borgos and Pablo Gonzalez var, which was so deep that one of them was reduced to tears before the game.
The two officials held an extraordinary press conference before the final, while Gonzalez Forts spoke about the personal influence of the hostility. Its content is broadcast by Real Madrid television, which often presents the refereeing mistakes before the club’s games, reportedly attacking both players.
Real Madrid have tried to replace the referee, but the offer was rejected by the Spanish Football Federation.
“What can I say now…?” For me, it’s just sport, it’s just a game, it’s just football.
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“It’s our duty to protect the players, to keep everyone around the game, it’s not fun,” he said. Of course, there may be emotions on the pitch, but after the game, that must be done.
“The fans, everyone wants to see the players,” he says. Of course, we need referees, but we must be aware of it. It’s not a just game, and we don’t respect it. All clubs, coaches, but also players. This is what we have to do.”
Although he criticizes recent developments, Flick admits that Real Madrid will remain a high-level team. His statements were more likely to call for a broader football society than a direct attack.
Barcelona defender Ronald Araoo and captain Ronald Araoo have also played for the team’s availability. When asked about the debate, he said, “I was told to ask questions about the referees.
“The truth is that I haven’t seen the pictures. Being referee is a very difficult profession. We must respect and understand what they are doing, and I can’t give any other attention.